This picture says it all. These are definitely the best vanilla cupcakes ever. The kids loved the cupcakes I baked today. This is my second batch. The first set of cupcakes I made were not as moist and tasty as this one. I used more vanilla, butter and oil with this set. Turned out fabulous…not to mention the fact that I dropped 8 of the 12 cupcakes in the oven when I was trying to get them out. This cupcake {Read More}
Archives for June 2012
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
This is my first time making homemade whipped cream and it came out perfect! I usually buy it out of the grocery store, but I decided since the summer is here and the kids are out of school, I would make it myself. (We’re trying to save as much money as possible by doing things ourselves.) This actually tastes so fluffy and tasty! It is definitely easy as pie to make…. It was oh-so-fabulous on my vanilla cupcakes. If you’re {Read More}
How to Get Rid of Ants in Your House
June 19, 2012 by 13 Comments
The summer is here and the ANTS are back! Each year I try to think of ways to get rid of ants in the house. Now, of course, you can’t completely get rid of ants. They’re small and can get through any cracks. So, I am going to offer the best way to control the ants in your house. Specifically, the kitchen. I hate for ants to crawl around on my counter tops and stove. Afterall, this is where {Read More}
How to Remove Permanent Marker from Concrete
June 14, 2012 by 18 Comments
If you find magic marker drawing or writing on your concrete steps, don’t panic….it can be removed. A little child drew and wrote on my front steps and walkway. Of course, I panicked. How in the world was I going to get magic marker out of the concrete? Follow these steps and save yourself all the time and trials that I put in to remove it. 1. First, it is best to use dish detergent and water to scrub {Read More}